As we finally arrive at the NBA’s trade deadline week, let’s survey a few pressing Grizzlies topics. 

Today’s puzzle is of the snow-covered seats at FedExPark’s Avron Fogelman Field and was taken by Patrick Dolly.

A slain businessman, known as the “Hot Tamale King.” A young, fedora-wearing detective. And a tantalizing clue: a gray felt hat, left near the scene of the crime.

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Founder Allie Trotter said Whisks of Doom was never meant to fit into traditional bakery culture, which she describes as too “cotton candy” for her taste.

Shelby County’s new interim chief public defender doesn’t plan on sweeping changes to the historic office. But she does have some ideas.

Winning the rebounding battle, shooting more free throws than the Green Wave and having more second-chance points still wasn’t enough for Memphis to find the late-season stride it desperately needs.

Cedric Coward has faced both physical and mental challenges during his rookie season. The NBA Rising Star has held it together with personal balance. 

Also happening this week: Germantown is sprucing up a park and a greenway.

The Tigers fell to Tulane on Sunday afternoon at FedExForum in a game in which they trailed for more than 35 minutes and fell behind by as many as 15 points in the first half.

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Monday will be more of the same in Memphis — icy roadways, closed schools. But it will also finally be warmer, no matter which rodents see or do not see their shadows. 

These items top the Shelby County Board of Commissoners’ Monday agenda.

“Introducing immigration enforcement into our neighborhoods does not make us safer; it fractures trust, drives fear underground and harms families who are already contributing quietly and faithfully to the life of this city.”

The Trump administration was quick to mobilize initial aid, but it’s not clear how a shrunken agency will handle the long-term recovery costs.

Instead of bedtime stories, Lauran Stimac would request her dad, Memphis-based lawyer Richard Glassman, to tell her about his cases.

Several from the Mid-South have been center stage at the Big Game, starting with the very first one.

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Amid an icy start to the Tennessee General Assembly’s 2026 session, Memphis legislators have already started filing bills to be considered.

Minneapolis made headlines last month amid efforts by the Trump administration to aggressively crack down on illegal immigration. Similar efforts are happening in Memphis but aren’t as talked about.

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This jigsaw puzzle is from inside Uber Arena in Berlin, Germany, and was taken by David Boyd.

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Ty Jerome gave the fans what they wanted to see in his first regular-season game for Memphis, but the Grizzlies weren’t competitive in the matchup with Minnesota. 

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Box score: Timberwolves 131, Grizzlies 114

Ty Jerome, in his first game of the season after recovering from a right calf strain, led Memphis with 20 points and six assists but could not keep the Grizz from losing their sixth straight. 

NBA box score for the Memphis Grizzlies game against the Minnesota Timberwolves played Saturday, Jan. 31 at FedExForum.